Hard Work & Hustle

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD is taking a look at two dozen HUSTLERS!- We have a quality mix of players in this article from young to old. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">When “hustling” in hoops, it generally refers to the act of putting in a persistent, gritty, tough, and energetic effort to achieve a positive outcome. Ideally, this happens in a determined and resourceful manner. Hustle is commonly associated with playing hard, being proactive, and taking the initiative to make things happen, particularly in contexts where opportunities might not come easily. Not everyone is a “hustle player” but every team needs them, and coaches love hustlers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congrats to everyone on a successful and hard-fought grassroots season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">All Hustle</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aiden Sanchez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Breckenridge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last='']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"He is a versatile and hardworking defender. Sanchez was aggressive on offense and this led to him scoring points as well as opening up opportunities for other players. Aiden is always the first guy on the floor and he always comes up with the 50/50 ball. Sanchez is an active rebounder. He constantly out works his opponents for favorable position and this leads to second chance points.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1177134"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"He took multiple charges throughout the grassroots season. Aric has a great motor and his high energy was contagious and it rubbed off on his teammates. 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This kid flies around and makes winning plays!","_player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_13_player":["1168194"],"_player_evaluations_13_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_13_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_13_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_13_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_13_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_13_evaluation":"He has to be one of the hardest workers in the Midwest. Conklin always impressed me with his hustle and effort. Every little thing that he does on the court is done at full speed. Conklin is super-intense when guarding the ball and he makes it difficult for anyone to get to the hoop. He took many charges over the season and he was not hesitant to dive on the floor. Logan is also a tough matchup on offense when he gets down all and slashes with determination. 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